Pregnancy Week By Week

Second Trimester of Pregnancy Written by Devan Allen    Most expecting mothers enjoy the second trimester of pregnancy (13-28 Weeks) more than the beginning or the end.  By this time, the uterus has grown up and out enough to reach the navel, and the pregnancy has become visible.  Miscarriage has become much less of a risk, and the most unpleasant symptoms of the first trimester, such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue and mood swings, have largely abated.  Read more...

First Trimester of Pregnancy* Written by Devan Allen    Most pregnancies in the modern world are happy stories.   They end with a safe birth and a healthy baby.  Nonetheless, it can be scary for any woman to carry a child, to witness its growth, worry about its health, and to begin thinking about how the new member of the family will change daily life.  Read more...   Third Trimester of Pregnancy* Written by Devan Allen    The third trimester of pregnancy begins in week 28 and continues until birth. During this time, the fetus grows larger and matures.   It also moves a great deal between week 27 and 32 when its organs are sufficiently developed and it is still small enough to shift positions comfortably inside its mother's uterus.  In the last two months, Baby becomes too big to move around, and by the end of the last trimester, just before birth, it usually settles into the uterus head down and gets ready to come out.    Although the official due date in a pregnancy is the end of week 40, a full-term pregnancy can deliver anytime between the 37th and 42nd weeks of pregnancy. Read more...   Pregnancy and the Mother's Health* Written by Devan Allen    Before a woman becomes pregnant, it is important for her to have good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Good prenatal care and medical treatment during pregnancy can help prevent complications.  However, some factors that can be present before a woman becomes pregnant also increase the likelihood of a high-risk pregnancy.   Read more...   Morning Sickness* Written by Devan Allen    Nausea and vomiting, or morning sickness, is one of the first signs of pregnancy and usually begins around the 6th week.  Although it can occur at any time of the day, it is most common in the morning. The condition results from a sudden increase in the circulation of the hormone estrogen in the bloodstream of the expectant mother. Read more...

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